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Freddy Cannon

Frederick Anthony Picariello Jr., known professionally as Freddy Cannon, was born on 4 December 1936 in Revere, Massachusetts. He grew up in Lynn, Massachusetts, and developed an early interest in rhythm and blues music, learning to play the guitar. He made his recording debut after graduating from high school in 1958 with "Cha-Cha-Do" by the Spindrifts, which became a local hit. His breakthrough came with "Tallahassee Lassie", released under the stage name Freddy Cannon. The song peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1959 and sold over one million copies, earning a go...